Top 5 for Aug. 15: Organic news to help you grow
This week: Organic outlook for herbs and spices, banana supply stable, olive oil competition reaches milestone and Malaysia's organic produce revolution. Learn more.
August 13, 2024
Firm turns pig manure into organic fertilizer
A Canadian company gaining a foothold in the U.S. is working to solve two environmental challenges in agriculture at once. Read more at Farm Progress.
Organic banana supply remains stable, despite shortages
While the quality is still strong on organic bananas, there is a shortage in supply from some banana-producing regions. This, alongside high prices in bananas from Mexico, means a significant portion of bananas is being directed to the domestic markets of banana-growing regions. Read more at Fresh Plaza.
Organic herbs and spices market analysis, growth forecast to 2033
The global organic herbs and spices market, valued at $37.41 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.41% from 2023 to 2033. Read more at OpenPR.
One-third of World Olive Oil Competition entries organic for the first time
Organic extra-virgin olive oils account for a growing share of submissions in the annual evaluation in New York. Read more at Olive Oil Times.
Gujarat's green revolution: Malaysian farmers flourish with organic farming
In the heart of Gujarat, a quiet agricultural revolution is taking place. Farmers, once reliant on chemical-laden farming, are turning to natural and innovative farming solutions and are reaping huge benefits of diversification. Read more at Malaysia Sun.